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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,858.93, 35,700.21 and 17,373.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,858.93, 35,700.21 and 17,373.37 is: 23,985.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,858.93 : 35,700.21 = 17,373.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,858.93/35,700.21 = 17,373.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,858.93x = 35,700.21 × 17,373.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,858.93x = 620,232,957.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,232,957.41/25,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,985.25

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